Designer collaborations with department stores are becoming more and more common and access to some of our favorite name brands at a fraction of the cost. Narsico Rodriguez is the latest designer to join the Kohl’s collaboration club with the launch of DesignNation, the store’s new limited-edition collection concept of which Rodriquez is the first to participate in. Monday night we joined the brand in celebration of the launch in Chelsea with champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and celebrity appearances by Emma Roberts, Julianna Margulies and Katie Holmes.
{Emma Roberts walking the red carpet}
Color blocking and geometric shapes are key characteristics that you will see in his line for Kohl’s, as well as fun paisley patterns and styles. To
L’Oréal Paris brand spokesperson and actress, Julianna Margulies
We feature this award every year because it’s a very special opportunity to nominate someone in your life that is a pillar of charitable strength and inspires your community. Volunteering and giving your time to make this world is better place is such a selfless act that it’s wonderful, L’Oreal gives us the opportunity to recognize these inspiring women for their Women of Worth Award.
Now in its seventh year, Women of Worthhas honored 60 inspiring women who are making a difference in their communities. L’Oréal Paris encourages everyone to nominate a woman they admire in an effort to help the brand identify 10 more incredible women to join the Women of Worth roster. Each honoree receives $10,000 for her charitable cause, and
Monday (20th) – I attended the Swarovski Elements ‘22 Ways to Say Black’ charity auction. Hosted at Phillips de Pury, I registered for a paddle and partook in the auction, although I came home empty handed. The event raised over $100,000 to benefit breast cancer research. Guests in attendance included Halle Berry, Julianna Margulies, and Sofia Vergara.
Welcome to Coterie
Tuesday (21st) – The first day of the Fashion Coterie Sole Commerce show at Jacob Javitt center! I spent the day at the Chocolat Blu booth lusting over these shoes! I have to wait til Spring 2011 to add them to my collection. That should give me enough time to decide which color I want.
Chocolat blu Dallas Shoe ($120). Launches Spring 2011
That evening I took my first Pole Dancing class (Intro to Pole Dancing, taught by Bonnie Fischer) at NY Pole. I’m not one for working out (I try, I just get bored), and I’m incredibly shy, so walking into the small studio, I was a little nervous. However, my friend and I had a blast! It was so fun, and we both felt so comfortable that it wasn’t scary at all. It was such a great workout and the time flew by. I even learned a thing or two;)
My new Hermes Silk Jersey Scarf (36"x36")
Wednesday (22nd) – I was a bad girl and joined my cousin at the Hermes sample sale. Meet my new friend (above). Love my scarf, but I’m officially cut off.
Lara & Erika at the Casio Baby-G & Hellz Release Party
That evening the lovely Erika (from Shoes, Shirts, and Other Sh!t) and I attended the Baby-G & Hellz Collaboration Release Party featuring DJ Elle at 1Oak. Creating two signature watches, L.A. based designer Hellz and Casio Baby-G watches featured 80’s pop fashion homage to the NYC streets. What do you think of them? Better than the poor excuse of a drink 1Oak served up? Agreed. What can I say 1Oak if you’re not offering an open bar and are going to charge $18 a drink, put some alcohol in it.
Hellz and Casio Baby-G watches ($89)
Thursday (23rd) – Back to the Coterie show, this time to hang out with former Project Runway contestant, Daniel Feld and model his new line, Kymerah. I WANT IT ALL! I will post more about the line shortly.
